Federal · Kentucky · Democratic
Zach Dembo
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, KY-06 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Kentucky 6th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Kentucky 6th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$1.5M
Spent$973K
Cash on hand$491K
- From individuals $1.4M
- From PACs and other committees $58K
- From the candidate $3,665
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $2,684
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 14%
- $200–$499 8%
- $500–$999 11%
- $1,000–$1,999 19%
- $2,000 and up 48%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Votevets | $10,000 |
| Ua Union Plumbers & Pipefitters Vote! PAC (United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada)Connected to Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 22 PAC Inc | $5,000 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action CommitteeConnected to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $5,000 |
| New Democrat Coalition Action FundConnected to Defend Democracy Now PAC | $5,000 |
| Forward Together PAC | $5,000 |
| Blue Hen Federal PAC | $5,000 |
| Common Ground PACConnected to Kaine | $5,000 |
| Fair Shot PACConnected to Clark | $5,000 |
| Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PACConnected to Jeffries | $5,000 |
| In This Together PAC | $5,000 |
| Innovation for Good PAC | $5,000 |
| NEA Fund for Children and Public EducationConnected to National Education Association | $4,000 |
| Unite Here Tip Campaign CommitteeConnected to Unite Here | $3,500 |
| With Honor PAC | $3,500 |
| League of Conservation Voters Action FundConnected to League of Conservation Voters, Inc | $2,550 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $1.1M
| Kentuckians Not Corruption | $703,184 |
| Votevets | $233,967 |
| Ab PAC | $64,693 |
| Progressive Turnout Project | $62,906 |
| Servant-leader Fund, Inc. | $52,498 |
Spent to oppose: $920K
| No Going Back PAC Inc. | $823,002 |
| Maga Inc. | $59,224 |
| Save American Freedom | $20,000 |
| Civic Renewal Fund Inc. | $17,876 |
Individual donors
- $1.2M from 1,799 itemized gifts5
- 72% came from people in Kentucky5
- 6% came from retired people5
- Top states: Kentucky $891K, District of Columbia $56K, California $43K, Massachusetts $42K, Virginia $41K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| University of Kentucky | 28 gifts | $18,850 |
| Tachau Meek PLC | 6 gifts | $16,000 |
| Mccarthy Strategic Solutions | 3 gifts | $7,500 |
| 21c Museum Hotel | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Alsop Louie Partners | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Arbella Capital | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Baggett Mccall | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Cressey & | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| DC Public Schools | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Elhapa Foundation | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Henry Vogt Machine | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| K&l Gates | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Overbrook Farm | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Valiant Capital Partners | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6KY06184https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6KY06184/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Zach Dembo by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6KY06184/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Zach Dembo, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00912261&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Zach Dembo, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6KY06184&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Zach Dembo for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00912261&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 17, 2026